Melanie is a 2003 graduate of the Athens Technical College Veterinary Technology program. After graduation, Melanie worked in private practice then at UGA. Currently she teaches at Athens Technical College in the Veterinary Technology Program. Melanie is also attending college online while working; finishing out her bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology through St. Petersburg College's distance education program. Melanie is also a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians (ASVDT). You may find her as a regular visitor to VSPN, VetMedTeam and the VLS forums as well as the moderator of many online groups pertaining to Veterinary Technology on Yahoo and Myspace. Melanie is married to a Law Enforcement Officer and has two younger children.

Vice President

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Position Open

President Elect

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Position Open

Information Coordinator

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Lynn Reece, RVT

Lynn Reece is a 1987 graduate of the former Veterinary Technology Program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.  Immediately following graduation, Lynn began her career at the University of Georgia in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology.  She assisted a faculty researcher and his graduate students in a variety of renal related animal research projects.  In the fall of 1988, Lynn moved to the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery where she currently assists in the design, implementation, and maintenance of research projects in multiple specialty areas with the department. Lynn is currently serving on the AVMA Committee on Technician Education and Activities.  She has been active in the GVTAA serving as president, conference coordinator, GVMA meetings and as an attendee to the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine meetings.

Membership Secretary

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